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{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Daniel Brunton Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":39.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8059987,"projectId":9967771,"letterContent":"Teacher-created resources have a meaningful impact because they are designed with students' specific needs, strengths, and learning goals in mind. Unlike one-size-fits-all materials, these resources allow teachers to adjust content, provide extra practice, and make learning more engaging and accessible. They supplement curriculum by filling gaps, reinforcing key skills, and offering differentiated support. 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Dry erase markers and erasers are also essential for interactive lessons, allowing students to practice skills on whiteboards and receive immediate feedback.\r\n\r\nOrganizational tools help keep both the teacher and students on track. Items like folders, binders, notebooks, and storage bins are used to manage papers, assignments, and classroom materials. Labels, sticky notes, and index cards support everything from quick reminders to study tools and classroom displays. 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This can be especially meaningful for students who are sensitive to noise or easily overwhelmed.\r\n\r\nTeachers benefit as well. With fewer disruptions from overlapping audio, they can provide more targeted support to students who need it most. The classroom becomes a more productive and balanced environment, where both independent work and small group instruction can happen smoothly.","fullyFundedDate":1746486755246,"projectUrl":"project/tune-in-for-learning/9169083/","projectTitle":"Tune in For Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carattini","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8059987_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689109288737","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carattinigrade4"},{"teacherId":8059987,"projectId":8497636,"letterContent":"In a busy learning environment, emotions can run high. For some students, especially those navigating stress, trauma, or developmental challenges, even minor frustrations can feel overwhelming. Before the introduction of calm down corners, these moments often led to disruptions, lost learning time, or feelings of shame and isolation. Now, because of your support, students have a safe, welcoming space where they can pause, breathe, and regain control.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the importance of emotional wellness in education. Your support is making a meaningful and lasting difference—one quiet moment, one deep breath, and one child at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1723674642809,"projectUrl":"project/peaceful-paws-corner-a-sensory-and-calm/8497636/","projectTitle":"Peaceful Paws Corner: A Sensory and Calm Down Space","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carattini","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8059987_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689109288737","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carattinigrade4"},{"teacherId":9116035,"projectId":9910676,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my classroom. Because of your support, my students are able to use the flexible seating lap desks, which allow them to comfortably work in different areas of the classroom. This flexibility helps students stay focused, engaged, and take ownership of their learning environment. Having the option to move to a space that works best for them makes a big difference in their ability to complete their work and collaborate with their peers.\r\n\r\nYour donation has also helped provide important everyday supplies that keep our classroom running smoothly. The sanitizing wipes help reduce the spread of germs, which has contributed to improved student attendance and a healthier learning environment. In addition, the pre-sharpened pencils ensure that students are always prepared to start their work right away without needing to interrupt instruction to sharpen pencils. These meaningful resources make a big impact on our daily learning, and we are truly grateful for your generosity and support of our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1771789369668,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-refresh-for-the-new-year/9910676/","projectTitle":"Classroom Refresh for the New Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Velasquez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9116035_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777408976946","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9116035"},{"teacherId":9116035,"projectId":9979078,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for supporting my classroom and helping provide supplemental resources from Teachers Pay Teachers for my students. Your generosity allows me to bring in additional materials that support and extend our learning in meaningful ways. These resources help me differentiate instruction, reinforce important skills, and give students engaging opportunities to practice what they are learning in the classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students have access to high-quality materials that help strengthen their understanding and build their confidence as learners. Your contribution truly makes a difference in creating a more supportive and engaging learning environment for my class. I am so grateful for your kindness and for investing in my students' success. Thank you for helping make these opportunities possible.","fullyFundedDate":1769983403953,"projectUrl":"project/supplemental-resources/9979078/","projectTitle":"Supplemental Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Velasquez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9116035_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777408976946","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9116035"},{"teacherId":10266313,"projectId":10053404,"letterContent":"I really wanted to reach out and share how much of a difference the new chairs have made in our library. Prior to this project, the seating was simply uncomfortable and distracting. Since the new furniture arrived, the library is transforming into a more welcoming hub. It is wonderful to see the space filled with students who are finally able to settle in comfortably to focus on their reading or collaborate on group projects.\r\n\r\nThe impact of this donation goes beyond just physical comfort; it has significantly improved the overall atmosphere of the library. We are incredibly grateful for your support in helping us create a library environment where students actually feel encouraged to linger and learn.","fullyFundedDate":1771287569865,"projectUrl":"project/sit-stay-read-improving-student-comfo/10053404/","projectTitle":"Sit, Stay, Read: Improving Student Comfort","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Otero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10266313_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x243,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1773071230151","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bruntonlibrary"},{"teacherId":9350984,"projectId":9467751,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation towards our class. Many of the items received were things we needed to keep the class going especially at the start of a new year. I think the item that was most loved by our students was pop the pig! The excitement they felt when it was their turn was priceless, they learned how to be patient, take turns all while they were wondering who was going to pop the pig. Our students really appreciate it. The alphabet game was a big hit too, again students practiced taking turns and trying to find the letters that correspond with their card. Students really enjoyed all of the items we greatly appreciate everything.","fullyFundedDate":1758150997068,"projectUrl":"project/new-school-year/9467751/","projectTitle":"New School Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Long","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9350984_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755687800039","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9350984"},{"teacherId":7956926,"projectId":9837506,"letterContent":"When our students came back from a two-week long winter break, classroom management was key. Because of your donation, students were able to come back to a treasure chest full of fun classroom incentives to aid in our classroom management. \r\n\r\nEvery student was called over to the rug, where we revealed that the treasure box had been filled with new goodies. The students were shown most of the new choices, but not all as we like to keep some surprise items as well (Squish Mallows). The students were so excited to see the color changing and smelly pencils, bookmarks, fidget toy axolotls, smelly stickers, and new desk pets! \r\n\r\nFrom our classroom, we are so very grateful for your generosity and thank you from the bottom of our hearts for helping to fund our project.","fullyFundedDate":1764703462329,"projectUrl":"project/positive-behavior-incentives/9837506/","projectTitle":"Positive Behavior Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fradette","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7956926_orig.jpg?crop=453,453,x0,y117&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628641840358","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-fradette"},{"teacherId":222272,"projectId":9825870,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the support and fulfillment of our project. We are such special learners, and sometimes we just need to take a few minutes to regroup. The trampoline and multi-sensory learning centers are the answer to our various learning needs.\r\n\r\nPrior to having these materials, the students would need a break but not know where to go or what to do when they got there. These tools for the students have made their calm down experiences shorter and more productive. The trampoline gives them the physical/sensory input they need to relax their bodies and minds to gain new information. The learning centers allow them to touch and manipulate the learning tools while working independently or in a small group. \r\n\r\nAgain we are very thankful to you, our donors, for choosing our project to fund. We will be using these tools for the rest of the year and many years to come. Thank you for your willingness to support our students.","fullyFundedDate":1763592683695,"projectUrl":"project/jump-right-in/9825870/","projectTitle":"Jump Right In","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. P","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp222272_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472745921871","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/judithpayne"},{"teacherId":9558340,"projectId":9579545,"letterContent":"It is with heart felt gratitide that we write this note. Your donation helped to fund our sorely needed new rest mats and classroom materials that are keeping our youngest students happily engaged in learning. Our 45 minute quiet time has been made more comfortable and the new mats are spacious for our more active resters who like to read and write during quiet time. \r\n As the packages arrived to our classroom, the children enjoyed ceremoniously guessing what the contents could be. Great chuckles would errupt when I would ask if they thought it was a skunk!. LOL Their excitment and joy in discovering the contents are some of my most memorable moments of this school year. We have thoroughly explored each donation and all items have been incorporated into our academic day. \r\nWe so appreciate your generousity in helping to fund our Busy Hands =Joyful Learning project!","fullyFundedDate":1758301880789,"projectUrl":"project/busy-hands-joyful-learning/9579545/","projectTitle":"Busy Hands = Joyful Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lanzillo-Epaul","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9558340_orig.png?crop=590,590,x0,y86&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755014512243","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9558340"},{"teacherId":9112679,"projectId":9654171,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our preschool classroom. It was like Christmas morning when we received the boxes with our new things. The children were excited and \"ooo\" and \"ahhh\"ed over each item. They are excited and grateful for all of the new things for our classroom. \r\n\r\nWe use a variety of materials to build up the skills needed to begin learning math skills. Your donations allowed me to keep learning exciting and new by allowing me to offer a variety of opportunities for practicing counting money, saving, making decision about saving for bigger items from our classroom store. \r\n\r\nYour donation allowed us to make sure that their were a variety of items that the children would enjoy.","fullyFundedDate":1756774564985,"projectUrl":"project/teaching-math-financial-literacy-in-pr/9654171/","projectTitle":"Teaching Math & Financial Literacy In Preschool","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Riley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9112679"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_60876","usesÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":314,"numTeachers":34,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":15,"percentWhite":21,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":54,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"9.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":60.8,"schoolId":60876,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Daniel Brunton Elementary School on @ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½:","schoolName":"Daniel Brunton Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/springfield-public-school-district/daniel-brunton-elementary-school/60876"}